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First Lady Stresses Higher Education During Texas Visit

In an effort to improve domestic college attendance records, first lady Michelle Obama, during a recent San Antonio visit, encouraged high school students to pursue college.

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President Baraqck Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greets guests at the Austin airport upon arrival April 10, 2014.
Credit: Bob Daemmrich

In an effort to improve domestic college attendance records, first lady Michelle Obama, during a recent San Antonio visit, encouraged high school students to pursue college. Once the world’s leader in college graduates, the U.S. has dropped to 12th globally. Obama led the students in a pledge to commit to enrollment, perseverance and graduation. (The Associated Press)

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